Jack Whitehall: Settle Down

When I sat down to watch the 2024 stand-up comedy special "Jack Whitehall: Settle Down" on Netflix, I don't think I've ever heard about Jack Whitehall, much less actually seen any of his shows. And if I have, then I have entirely forgotten about it.

Regardless, I opted to give "Jack Whitehall: Settle Down" a chance and check out his comedy.

I have to say that I was adequately entertained throughout the course of the 62 minutes that the show ran for. There were some genuinely funny moments here and there, but it wasn't a non-stop laugh riot. But it certainly made for a watchable and entertaining stand-up comedy special.

Has the "Jack Whitehall: Settle Down" show spurned me to venture out and track down more of Jack Whitehall's comedy specials? Hardly so. But should I happen to stumble upon any, then I will certainly give them a go.

I am sure that fans of this comedian will get a good laugh from this show.

It should be noted that Jack Whitehall definitely has a good on-stage charisma and he has a good take on the audience.

All in all, a watchable and enjoyable stand-up comedy show.

My rating of "Jack Whitehall: Settle Down" lands on a six out of ten stars.

Never been a huge fan of Jack Whitehall but thought I would give this a go.

He is a better actor than he is a comedian - his comedy is very run of the mill and "safe". I just prefer something a little more risqué or challenging.

The material is okay, I mostly just find his delivery irritating - he has always spoken in a very posh accent, but now appears to be doubling down on the "camp", which is really grating and high-pitched.

He is better suited to panel shows where he has other comedians to bounce off of - a full stand-up show of just him is a bit much.

If you're already a fan you will probably love this. Is you aren't a fan and hoping this special will change your mind, don't waste your time.

Do you know the British actor and comedian Jack Whitehall? We watched a few seasons of his show, "Travels with My Father", with Season 1 in SE Asia (S01E02 in Bangkok) and S02 in Europe. We didn't watch the rest, because while sweet and touching, Jack came off as a typical smug British toff and the novelty wore thin.

However, he was recently in the second season of the Apple TV+ show "The Afterparty" (now since cancelled) and he was funny and very memorable. We had a few hours to kill this past Saturday afternoon and so we watched his new Netflix special, "Settle Down". I swear I haven't laughed so hard in a while; it's absolutely hilarious. He's a very funny physical comedian and does spot-on American accents. He's also older and more mature now with great hair and a touch of the gay. I leaned over to Shane and commented how he seemed like a gay man trapped in a straight man's body and then he did a funny bit on that. Definitely give this a shot if you want something to tickle your funny bone.

I really like Jack Whitehall, especially the comedy he brings to our tv in shows such as bad education and fresh meat, I've always thought he acts a very funny character and in general seems like a brilliant bloke. Unfortunately I never quite enjoy the stand-up comedy as much but fully admit that it is my personal taste, as well as having to compare to the brilliant new stand-up performance from Ricky Gervais which I had seen a couple of times over Christmas. It sadly just doesn't warrant me watching this show again, which is all I can judge on really, which is ironic because in the show Jack makes a brilliant point about the world today and how everyone feels they need to make an opinion on things they aren't an expert in, and this is very much the case so apologies Jack.

Just watched this stand-up on Netflix, and I really enjoyed it. The humor was both funny and casual, offering a refreshing break from the overly political and controversial specials making headlines on Netflix lately.

While he did include some edgy jokes, which I have no problem with, what I appreciated most was the avoidance of hammering down on the same points over and over, that some comedian might do. The variety of stories kept me entertained, focusing on everyday experiences that made the content relatable. The pacing was great, and the use of the display to show photos also helped keep me engaged with the show.